Mo' money, mo' problems

November 22, 2017 Karen Huber

As one friend put it, “I would prefer those who lived out of Kingdom values and know Jesus to have more money, than those who don’t know Him.” Well, sure. But we’d also expect them to knock down the doors of the Dáil demanding the immediate building of new...

Ethical Goods on a Modest Budget

February 18, 2015 Karen Huber

As I began writing last Friday's post about consumerism and the Christian woman, I knew I wanted to find some affordable options for promoting ethical, fair-trade products that don't cater to an affluent western lifestyle. I truly do believe that one can invest in justice...

Doing the math :: thoughts on Jenkins, gambling and wealth

November 8, 2013 Karen Huber

And now an update on something that will only interest you if you grew up in the American Christian subculture of the 1990s. Yes, I'm going to talk about Jerry Jenkins and gambling. If these words mean nothing to you, feel free to move on to This American Life or...

Bribing children, somewhat unsuccessfully :: 31 days of messy parenting {day 16}

October 16, 2012 Karen Huber

I bribe my children.

There, I said it.

Yes, I know it's not really wise or sustainable long term. I know there are better ways to handle potty accidents at school or staying in one's bed or a chores system... actually, I don't think I do. What are those better ways? And I know this may or may not be reinforcing some bad habits that will perhaps come back to them later in life. I know this because I currently practice it (lose 10 lbs? hooray! now eat some cheesecake!)...

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